crossed eyes
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“We’ll see. Fingers crossed, eyes crossed, legs crossed,” manager Tony LaRussa said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2022
He steps back and looks at his painting, arms crossed, eyes gleaming proudly.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2019
Most were staring at their phones; others sat in silence, arms crossed, eyes closed.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 17, 2018
They are pictured with arms crossed, eyes narrowed.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2016
Meanwhile, in the guest room, Brangwain Spurge lay, ankles crossed, eyes closed, a foot above the bed, crackling with fire, sending a message of hope across the Bonecruel Mountains.
From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
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